We picked out 18 stunning images of the islands, including a dramatic waterfall on Kauai, a sunrise over Haleakala on Maui, surfers on Oahu's famed North Shore, and carved weather-beaten statues on the Big Island.
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The skeptics said it would never happen. But the Department of Transportation just ordered domestic airlines to let passengers stuck on stranded airplanes get off after three hours on the tarmac. The rules also require that passengers receive food and water.
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We're talking about epic, sabbatical-type trips, in which you take a serious break from your usual existence and leave home for a month or longer. Send us your questions, and we'll answer them in an upcoming magazine issue!
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